hi everyone, i suffer from uc and haven't posted on this anxiety forum before but i have been suffering anxiety attacks, feeling shaking and my heart pounds and i just panic, mainly from the feeling i wont make it to the bathroom in time suffering from uc, but it's really scaring me as i haven't had this feeling before and really need some help on controlling my state of mind, please help!! 23 years olddiagnosed uc in 2005 but began 2 years before but unsure if it's left sided or extensive, diagnosed IBS 20036x mesalazine dailyiron supplements and calcium1/2 predfoam during bad periods (but dont respond well)6x prednisolone daily and reducingrecently started organic diet and check every ingredients label for additives!! it helps! :-Dregular excercise and last signoidoscopy late 2005.Status: mini relapse.

The key to making a panic attack manageable, is to realize that it does not hurt you, it will go away, and you will get through it. When symptoms of a panic attack first start, immediately begin distracting yourself and reminding yourself that it is just anxiety, and it will pass. It is not reality.

It can be a hard thing to grasp at first; I'm still learning to be able to manage them (and by 'manage', I don't mean that all of the panic will disappear, or that they will stop coming; I just mean that eventually you will at least be able to do other activities, in the midst of a panic attack, instead of frozen with fear somewhere in a corner, praying to God to make it go away); and I have been dealing with panic/anxiety for years.

I promise you, the feelings are just that: feelings. It doesn't make them real (though I know that they definitely FEEL real), and they always go away. It will not hurt you.Cece, 24

Mommy to 4 kids, ages 5 and under. Yep, I'm crazy. In more than one way!

Hi Lil lilian and welcome to the a/p forum. I have Crohns disease myself and just developed anxiety this past year. When it hits I find it effects me in a gastric manner i.e. I got nauseous, more D, and really shaky. I started seeing a therapist and also take Xanax on those difficult days to help me get thru. I have learned to spot the anxiety right away and when I take the Xanax right away it stops the anxiety in its tracks. I recommend seeing your family doc and talking to them about how you are feeling.

Good luck,Gail *Nanners*Been living with Crohn's Disease for 33 years. Currently on Asacol, Prilosec, Estrace, Prinivil, Diltiazem, Percoset prn for pain, Zofran, Phenergan, Probiotics, and Calcium. Resections in 2002 and 2005. Also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis. Currently my Crohns is in remission.

Hey, Lilian! There are many things you can do to get through an anxiety attack. Changing your diet was a great idea. Also, begin educating yourself. There are many wonderful books out there that can help you. During a panic or anxiety attack, make sure you don't tense up or scare yourself even more with your thoughts. It is important to try and relax yourself. Accept what is happening. You can "ride" through these attacks. You also need to find out what is causing the attacks. Is it your current medical problems? Or perhaps a job or relationship? Remember they will not kill you and many experience what you are going through.

thanks everyone for the kind words!! i'm trying to face it head on at the moment and try and banish what i'm worrying about the most, i had a long chat with all my close friends yesterday so they understand and a chat with my boyfriend (and a few tears!!) and they were all amazing about it so hopefully that'll ease up the problem slightly, it's good there's support networks like these ones cause it's things people don't talk about and you feel like your the only one!! your all so kind!! xxxxx23 years olddiagnosed uc in 2005 but began 2 years before but unsure if it's left sided or extensive, diagnosed IBS 20036x mesalazine dailyiron supplements and calcium1/2 predfoam during bad periods (but dont respond well)6x prednisolone daily and reducingrecently started organic diet and check every ingredients label for additives!! it helps! :-Dregular excercise and last signoidoscopy late 2005.Status: mini relapse.

Lilian, you may want to pick up some books. "Overcoming Anxiety" and "From Panic to Power" are excellent books to read. I believe someone else had mentioned Lucinda Bassett on another thread. She's a great author! I can't find the book at the moment but I hope I got her last name correct. Also, someone had mentioned a Mitral Valve Prolapse Survival book which I picked up this week. Thank you for that......